Wednesday, March 7, 2012

10 Tips To Cutting Your RV Travel Expenses


Being frugal can save your RV travel budget. RV travel is among the least expensive types of vacations. These 10 tips show you how to make your RVing even less costly.

1.    Buy a frugal RV. You don't need a big luxury RV. You'll have just as much fun in an inexpensive used rig or a good value new recreational vehicle. For more information see: How to Buy a New RV - How to Buy a Used RV - Which RV is Right For You?

2.    Travel during the off-season for pre and post season discounts. Campgrounds & RV parks, theme parks, and other attractions routinely have lower prices off season.

3.    Skip the commercial campgrounds when looking for places to stay. Find low cost RV sites in city, county, state, or federal camping areas.

4.    Park for Free! There are many places where you can park overnight and even many days for free. For more information see: RV Camping at Wal-Mart and other places - RV Boondocking America - RV Camping on BLM Land - RV Camping at Casinos

5.    Stay longer. Many campgrounds and RV parks offer significant discounts for longer stays.

6.    Be frugal when eating out. Eating out can be fun part of your frugal RV travel but look for 2-for-1 coupons and early bird specials. Consider eating out at lunch instead of dinner. Skip large chain restaurants in favor of small diners. Check out our recipe of the month, and submit yours!

7.    Take advantage of regional bargains. Each area of the country has bargains you can take advantage of as you are RVing.

8.    Don’t buy all of your groceries at supermarkets. Buy food and other necessities at thrift bakeries, discount stores, dollar stores, church and charity bazaars, flea markets, roadside veggie stands, canning plants, and u-pick orchards.

9.    Do Your Own RV Maintenance. There are many web sites with useful repair advice and several good books that explain how to do much of the care and maintenance required. And you can get advice form fellow RVers on forums and email groups.

10.    Let Your RV Travel Pay for Itself. There are literally thousands of ways RVers can earn money as they travel. Stay tuned for "Working on the Road While Traveling in Your RV"

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